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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Kendeda project also prioritized equity by providing job opportunities for community members who were struggling to find work. Skanska engaged with Georgia Works, a nonprofit in Atlanta that provides job training opportunities for men who are overcoming homelessness or prior incarceration.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. LEED was first introduced in 1993 and continues to evolve.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.

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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED

Green Building Law Update

Continuous improvement, including through the use of Pilot credits is looked upon by most disapprovingly, because of the years long process of planning, designing and funding a building; moreover, that many Pilot credits are advocated by pecuniary interests that are not disclosed. There is no time frame yet for this next version of LEED.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Plus, the project team prioritized equity by giving job opportunities to those who needed them most. Skanska partnered with a nonprofit called Georgia Works in Atlanta, which helps homeless men and those previously incarcerated find employment.

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Final Countdown to Principal: Advice for Up and Comers

PSMJ Resources

Agreeing to become a Principal (equity owner) in an A/E/C firm. Senior Project Manager or non-equity Associate is. Designed for both current and prospective Principals, well walk. Sullivan Kreiss Building Design Executive Search Blog. Building Design & Construction. Environmental Design & Construction.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. This strategy utilizes building information modeling to design structures, reducing the number of skilled workers and saving time on each project. won a National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Award from ABC in 2023.